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Driver shot by Fort Worth police officer had three kids in back seat during traffic stop

A driver who was fatally shot when he dragged a Fort Worth police officer several blocks Monday night had three children in his back seat during the traffic stop.

The children, ages 7, 8 and 11, were unhurt in the shooting, as was an adult passenger who was also in the vehicle, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The children were handed over to other family members.

The incident began as a routine traffic stop about 7 p.m. in the 1800 block of Lucas Drive. But when the officer confronted the man about some outstanding warrants, he tried to flee with the lawman clinging to the outside of the SUV. Fearing for his life, the officer shot the man, said Pedro Criado, a police spokesman.

Neither the officer nor the suspect had been identified Tuesday morning.